Decision — April 15, 2026
Select Board votes unanimously: Cemetery Street stays one-way
On Wednesday the Board adopted Tighe & Bond's engineering recommendation and directed staff to minimize the Providence Street closure duration. Residents will hear from the Town as information becomes available, at a pre-closure information session, and through regular updates during construction.
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Providence Street Culvert Replacement
Clear information for Mendon residents about the culvert project, detours, timeline, and how decisions are made.
$2.1M
Project investment
19 ft
New culvert span
75+ yrs
Design lifespan
2026
Completion target
Last updated:
Cemetery Street Q&A
Police, Fire, MURSD & Tighe & Bond answer every resident question — school buses, emergency access, road geometry, and more.
Detour and traffic
Current route, one-way/two-way context, and map references.
Timeline and phases
Where the project stands today and what comes next.
Open questions
What is resolved versus still pending Board action.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the most common resident concerns.
Decision process
How engineering, legal, and board decisions were made.
Project details
Old vs. new structure, funding, and engineering rationale.
About this project
What's happening and why
Spring Brook flooded Providence Street twice — in late 2023 and again in spring 2024. The aging culvert beneath the road can no longer handle current storm flows safely, and the Town is replacing it with a wider, longer-lasting concrete bridge designed for 100-year storms.
Construction requires a full road closure for approximately four to five months. The detour runs via Milford Street and Hartford Avenue.
On April 15, 2026, the Select Board voted unanimously to keep Cemetery Street one-way during construction, adopting the Tighe & Bond engineering recommendation. The Board also directed staff to minimize the closure duration through procurement and to communicate with residents in phases — rolling updates, a pre-closure information session, and regular updates during construction. See the decision page for the full recap and the Cemetery Street Q&A for the staff and expert responses that informed the vote.
The engineering firm is Tighe & Bond. If anything here conflicts with a posted order or signed Town document, follow the official posting and contact the Highway Department or Town Hall.
Current phase
Permitting and procurement
Winter 2026 through summer 2026
Project area
Where it's happening
Providence Street at Spring Brook, Mendon, MA — satellite view. Full detour routes on the Detour page.
Providence Street project area — Mendon, MA
Route is approximate. Confirm signed detour in the field or with the traffic plan memo. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Open questions
- Construction schedule and contractor selection
- Signed detour routes and field signage
- Solid waste, mail, and deliveries
Top questions
- Why does Providence Street have to close completely?
- What does the detour add to my commute?
- What is the new culvert and why is it better?
- How much does this cost and who is paying?